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FlowFuse 2.21: AI-Assisted SQL, Low-Code Custom Nodes, and Remote Instance Performance Insights
It's been a very busy release and we have many great new features available on FlowFuse that will provide a better Node-RED development experience, makes it easier to develop and interface with your Unified Namespace, provide more insight into Remote Instance performance and new low-code tooling for building your own custom Node-RED nodes.
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Orchestrating Virtual Power Plants: How Low-Code Platforms Bridge the Gap
learn how low-code platforms like FlowFuse and Node-RED simplify the integration and management of distributed energy resources, making Virtual Power Plants a scalable reality. -
Save with FlowFuse Annual Billing – Now Available!
FlowFuse now offers annual billing for Starter and Pro plans with one month free. Lock in current pricing, simplify administration, and support long-term planning. -
Building Historical Data Dashboard with FlowFuse Tables
Learn how to Build a powerful historical data dashboard for your Industrial IoT applications using FlowFuse Tables. -
Winning Through Open-Source Software in Manufacturing Digitalization
Explore how open-source software can help manufacturers overcome vendor lock-in, accelerate digital transformation, and regain competitive advantage in Industry 4.0 -
OPC UA Tutorial: Advanced Monitoring with Subscriptions, Alarms, and Historical Data
Learn advanced OPC UA techniques in Node-RED: real-time subscriptions, alarm handling, historical data queries, and method calls for production-ready industrial systems. -
FlowFuse's New Database: The Easiest Way to Store Industrial IoT Data
FlowFuse now includes a built-in PostgreSQL database, making it easier to manage Industrial IoT data directly within your Node-RED projects. Learn how to enable the feature, create tables, run SQL queries, and use dynamic parameters with the Query node. -
The Evolution of Business Automation: Why Pricing Models Matter
The importance of a predictable pricing model in workflow automation -
FlowFuse 2.20: AI-Assisted Node-RED & New Database Service
Introducing FlowFuse Tables for data storage, Tables nodes for dashboard visualization, Smart Suggestions in the Node-RED editor, More Powerful Starter tier, Retrieval Augmented Generation Blueprint for intelligent applications, and a redesigned Applications page for better workspace management. -
FlowFuse AI Assistant: Let Your Engineers Build Automation, Not Write Code
FlowFuse AI Assistant helps manufacturing teams write Node-RED function nodes, parse machine data, and create custom dashboards. Learn how it works with real examples. -
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Benefits and Implementation Guide
Learn how to build real-time SPC charts using Node-RED and FlowFuse for manufacturing quality control. -
OPC UA Tutorial: Connect and Exchange Data with Industrial Equipment
OPC UA tutorial: Connect Node-RED to industrial PLCs step-by-step. Configure Kepware endpoints, read/write Siemens S7 tags, browse Allen-Bradley data. Free guide. -
Node-RED Serial Port Tutorial: Connect RS232/RS485 Manufacturing Equipment
Learn how to connect manufacturing equipment using serial interfaces like RS-232/422/485 in Node-RED with FlowFuse. Enable monitoring, data collection, and automation—no hardware changes required -
How we Built a Smart Manufacturing Order Execution Panel with FlowFuse
This blog shows how I built a panel using FlowFuse to connect with Odoo ERP. It starts production, checks for raw materials, updates order status, and stops when the target is reached. -
FlowFuse 2.19: More Powerful AI in Node-RED, Drop-In Blueprints, Memory Monitoring, and Faster Onboarding
AI enhancements to Node-RED, streamlined onboarding with social authentication, improved Blueprint experience, more comprehensive performance monitoring, and a refreshed user interface. -
Curated Node-RED Integrations: FlowFuse Certified Nodes 2.0
FlowFuse announces Certified Nodes v2.0 - connecting enterprises with the highest quality Node-RED nodes, built and maintained by recognized experts in their fields. -
Part 2: Building an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse
Learn how to build an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse in this step-by-step guide. Create real-time issue reporting and task tracking systems using Node-RED and FlowFuse Dashboard. -
What to Measure on the Shop Floor: Factory KPIs Your MES Should Deliver
Learn the essential factory KPIs your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) should monitor to drive profitability, eliminate waste, and make data-driven decisions. -
Structuring and Storing Data for Effective MES Integration
Learn how to organize, structure, and store your factory data effectively to make your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) work at its best with FlowFuse.